Job summary Pharmacy Aseptics is a truly unique environment to work in, with career progression at its heart. We are a specialist branch of Pharmacy that works tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring life changing and lifesaving medications and treatments are prepared, this particular role is pivotal to achieving this. We are whole heartedly committed to continuing and nurturing the legacy of the NHS, by working together as a team to place patient care at the highest priority, essentially placing patient care above personal gain. This position is a great opportunity to either start a career in Aseptics or develop further within this specialised discipline. You will ideally be ambitious, self-motivated, committed, dynamic and have good practical skills, as this is a 'hands on' role. If these are qualities you possess, then we would love to hear from you. As the successful candidate you must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as working within a team. In return for your effort and commitment we will give you the opportunity to further develop your skills in a friendly and progressive department. The Pharmacy department is committed to on-going development ensuring you can reach your full potential. For a genuinely special and rewarding career, prepare to make a difference and apply to join Preparative Services and start your Aseptics journey. Main duties of the job This is a varied role working across both Aseptic Units (SJUH and LGI). The day-to-day running of the department, managing workflow, managing the rota and ensuring the service runs efficiently is the main duty of this role Other aspects of the role include preparing the variety of IV medicines we produce, supervising this production, working in our outer or inner support areas and also ensuring a sterile environment is maintained within the Aseptic Units by following a stringent cleaning and monitoring schedule. In return for your effort and commitment we will give you the opportunity to further develop your skills in a friendly and progressive department. We are committed to on-going development of our staff ensuring you can reach your full potential. About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country, offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training. Our vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best outcomes for our patients. MMPS is nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The CSU responsibilities span the provision and use of medicines across all patient pathways. We offer a range of diverse opportunities to all our staff - https://youtu.be/yxygQFQZcr0. Our vision is Making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines and we are continually innovating to improve our services for patients and staff. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-MMP-368 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact within the course of their business. Responsible for the training and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration Trainee Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers, ensuring all staff in the service area are kept up to date and informed of any changes in working practice. Support the line management of a team and be responsible for attendance management, annual leave planning, 1-1s and appraisals. Deputise for the Specialist Technicians (Band 6) in their absence. As a registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council the post holder will act with a level of autonomy in their day to day practice Professional Accountability To uphold the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council To uphold and demonstrate the Leeds Way Values To ensure that a portfolio of continuous professional development is maintained To promote and maintain relationships between Pharmacy and all stakeholders, both internal and external To maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trusts dress code Comply with Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety and Clinical waste management. To deputise for the Specialist Pharmacy Technician in their absence Preparative Services Involved in the Aseptic Dispensing Service preparing a range of aseptically dispensed medicines to patients in the trust. Participation in accuracy checking of prepared medicines. Ensure all aseptically prepared products released to wards are distributed in a safe and secure manner following all relevant SOPs. Prioritise workload and analyse situations to resolve problems. Organise the workflow within aseptic services. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. Expected Shortlisting Date 16/04/2025 Planned Interview Date 07/05/2025 Job description Job responsibilities Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact within the course of their business. Responsible for the training and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration Trainee Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers, ensuring all staff in the service area are kept up to date and informed of any changes in working practice. Support the line management of a team and be responsible for attendance management, annual leave planning, 1-1s and appraisals. Deputise for the Specialist Technicians (Band 6) in their absence. As a registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council the post holder will act with a level of autonomy in their day to day practice Professional Accountability To uphold the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council To uphold and demonstrate the Leeds Way Values To ensure that a portfolio of continuous professional development is maintained To promote and maintain relationships between Pharmacy and all stakeholders, both internal and external To maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trusts dress code Comply with Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety and Clinical waste management. To deputise for the Specialist Pharmacy Technician in their absence Preparative Services Involved in the Aseptic Dispensing Service preparing a range of aseptically dispensed medicines to patients in the trust. Participation in accuracy checking of prepared medicines. Ensure all aseptically prepared products released to wards are distributed in a safe and secure manner following all relevant SOPs. Prioritise workload and analyse situations to resolve problems. Organise the workflow within aseptic services. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. Expected Shortlisting Date 16/04/2025 Planned Interview Date 07/05/2025 Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC level3 in pharmaceutical science /NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent (or due to qualify) Desirable Experience of working in an aseptic unit. Experience of working in a hospital environment. Skills and Behaviours Essential Experience of stock control systems An understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice. An understanding of clean room behaviours. A desire for career progression within Aseptics. Experience Essential Must have excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to supervise and give instruction to Pharmacy Support Workers. Ability to work accurately under pressure and follow Standard Operating Procedures. Knowledge of good customer care. Ability to interpret written instructions. Good literacy and numeracy skills. Basic computer skills. Desirable Experience of working in an aseptic unit. Experience of working in a hospital environment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC level3 in pharmaceutical science /NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent (or due to qualify) Desirable Experience of working in an aseptic unit. Experience of working in a hospital environment. Skills and Behaviours Essential Experience of stock control systems An understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice. An understanding of clean room behaviours. A desire for career progression within Aseptics. Experience Essential Must have excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to supervise and give instruction to Pharmacy Support Workers. Ability to work accurately under pressure and follow Standard Operating Procedures. Knowledge of good customer care. Ability to interpret written instructions. Good literacy and numeracy skills. Basic computer skills. Desirable Experience of working in an aseptic unit. Experience of working in a hospital environment. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)